Anzac Day service on Beechmont, 2022. Photo: Kim Smith.
Beechmont Buzz

A day of remembrance – Anzac Day 2023

Canungra and Beechmont will remember those who gave their lives in conflicts at services in each town on 25 April 2023. Canungra Services Canungra RSL Sub-Branch President, David Day, said Anzac Day has strong associations […]

Steve Pack, Noodle the Alpaca, Life Member Max Glenn and Jordana Boike of Mountview Alpaca Farm. Photo: Susie Cunningham
News

Alpacas bring joy

Steve and Jen Pack from Canungra’s Mountview Alpaca Farm have brought a smile to the face of cheeky local character Max Glenn, awarding him life membership. Mr Glenn, 92, has an outing to Mountview Alpaca […]

Flying foxes have some residents trapped in their homes.
News

Residents overrun by bat population

An increase in the bat population near Lions Park, Canungra is distressing residents as they become trapped in their homes due to the number of flying-foxes living on their properties. Natalie Robinson bought her home […]

Wild dog
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1080 baiting program begins

 Scenic Rim Regional Council’s biannual baiting program will commence mid-April.  The program, which uses sodium fluoroacetate baits more commonly known as 1080, assists owners of larger land holdings in managing pest animals which not only […]

Inspector, Area Commander, Scenic Rim, Joe Pope.
News

More firefighters needed

The Scenic Rim’s new Area Commander has put out a call for more firefighters as crews gear up for a season of fast-moving grass fires. As Area Commander for Scenic Rim, Inspector Joe Pope is […]

David Torrens with Asiya Hickey, Josh and Cameron Torrens, Kim Townsend from Canungra Muay Thai after the fight.
Sport

Hard work and dedication pay off

Canungra Muay Thai fighter Asiya Hickey is the new WKBF South Pacific Flyweight Champion. Hickey won the title in a hard fought match over five rounds against Ashley Nesbitt from New Zealand. Coach David Torrens […]

SRRC Mayor and Councillors June 2021. Image supplied.
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Councillor Swanborough resigns

By-election to be called Tamborine Mountain Councillor Derek Swanborough has resigned. He announced his resignation, effective immediately, at the 21 February Scenic Rim Regional Council Ordinary meeting and left the room straight after. “This is […]